LaRhonda Owens officially filed a certificate of candidacy with the Maryland State Board of Elections Friday to represent Legislative District 27B. Owens a champion for education, health care and public safety, was first elected to serve on the Central Committee 2010. She will be on the June 24th, 2014 primary ballot. LaRhonda is committed to ensuring the working Marylander is represented and the constituents interest are heard.

The Gospel Community in Washington, D.C. is well aware of the talents of Gospel crooner Rob Mercer. Known for his laid-back, but worshipful vibe, Mercer has been part of a number of compilations including his own and the 2011 DC United: Together In Unity project. Having shared the stage with artists such as Yolanda Adams, Daryl Coley, Richard Smallwood and The Winans, Mercer has been honing his craft since the age of four. Now the songwriter and singer is breaking out nationally with his debut record entitled, The Photo Album, and it gives contemporary gospel music fans just what they’re looking for: a fresh sound in gospel music.

Washington, D.C- Earlier this year on January 21th, 2012 Howard University became the first Historically Black College or University selected as one of the 30 campus sites across the United States and Jamaica to host the American Association of Undergraduate Women’s (AAUW) Elect Her–Campus Women Win in 2012 Initiative. Elect Her is the only nationwide program that trains collegiate women on how to run for and win student government elections.

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